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“347 housing units delivered under Baiti Jannati Programme in Kuala Lumpur, improving living conditions for low-income families with support from TNB and government agencies.”
Kuala Lumpur, 24th April 2026, 2.00pm – A total of 347 housing units have been completed and handed over to eligible recipients under the Baiti Jannati Programme (PBJ) in the Federal Territories, aimed at improving living conditions for lower-income communities.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said the initiative covers seven parliamentary constituencies, with each unit costing approximately RM50,000.
Housing support across Kuala Lumpur constituencies
For 2026, a total of 20 units have been delivered in Kuala Lumpur, benefiting residents in areas including Bandar Tun Razak, Batu, Setiawangsa, Cheras, Lembah Pantai, Bukit Bintang and Wangsa Maju.
The homes are fully refurbished and furnished, with contributions from Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), enhancing the quality of life for recipients.
“This initiative ensures that urban residents can enjoy safe, comfortable and well-equipped homes, while creating long-term security for their families,” Yeoh said at the programme handover ceremony.
Collaboration between government and GLCs
The Baiti Jannati Programme, introduced in 2016, is a collaborative effort involving multiple agencies, including:
- Federal Territories Department Malaysia
- Kuala Lumpur City Hall
- Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council
- Tenaga Nasional Berhad
The programme focuses on assisting underprivileged Muslim households, particularly residents of People’s Housing Projects (PPR) and public housing (PA), by upgrading their homes to safer and more liveable conditions.
Funding model supports inclusivity
Funding for the programme is channelled through zakat wakalah funds, while assistance for non-Muslim recipients is provided via corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives under Projek Mesra Rakyat (PMR).
Yeoh highlighted that the initiative goes beyond housing numbers, emphasising long-term social impact.
“More than 347 families now have better living environments. As long as there are households in need, efforts like this will continue,” she said.
TNB’s continued contribution
TNB chairman Tan Sri Abdul Razak Abdul Majid said the company has invested over RM69 million nationwide under the programme, delivering 997 housing units since its inception.
In Kuala Lumpur alone, 161 units worth RM8.19 million have been completed through close collaboration with DBKL.
Recipients are identified through the e-Kasih database and verified by relevant agencies to ensure aid reaches those most in need.
Strengthening affordable housing ecosystem
The programme reflects ongoing efforts to improve Malaysia’s affordable housing landscape, particularly in urban areas where cost pressures remain high.
By upgrading existing homes rather than building new units, the initiative provides a faster and more cost-effective solution to improving housing quality for vulnerable communities.
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